American Beach, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids American BeachSouth Australia |
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 American Beach
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 6 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 2002 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5222 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Kangaroo Island Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island | ||||||||||||||
| County | Carnarvon | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mawson | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mayo | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities |
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American Beach is a small area, or locality, in South Australia. It is located on the north coast of the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island. This spot looks out over Nepean Bay. It is about 115 kilometers southwest of Adelaide.
What is American Beach?
American Beach gets its name from a nearby beach with the same name. This area is special because it is set aside for protecting nature. This means new buildings are limited. Any new development is mainly for tourism and should not harm the environment. Instead, it should fit in with the natural beauty of the area.
When Were the Boundaries Set?
The official boundaries for American Beach were created in March 2002. As of 2015, the locality is a strip of land. It stretches between the coast of Nepean Bay and Hog Bay Road. It's important not to mix it up with the "former American Beach Estate subdivision." That area was also officially named in 2002, but it is now called Baudin Beach.
Who Lives in American Beach?
The 2016 Australian census counted the number of people living here. In August 2016, the census reported that American Beach had a population of 6 people.
How is American Beach Governed?
American Beach is part of different government areas.
- For federal elections, it is in the division of Mayo.
- For state elections, it is in the electoral district of Mawson.
- For local matters, it is part of the Kangaroo Island Council.
